Private Jet Charter San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)

Fly privately from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), a 3,853 km (2,080 nm) flight, from 4h 45m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $20,700 all-in.

Distance: 3,853 km
Fastest: 4h 45m
From: $20,700
Non-stop sizes: 5

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Which private jet is right for San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
7h 50m
Est. price
$28,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
5h 53m
Est. price
$26,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
5h 47m
Est. price
$32,800
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
5h 40m
Est. price
$49,000
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
5h 28m
Est. price
$45,900
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
5h 07m
Est. price
$68,700
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsFuel stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
10h 38m
Est. price
$20,700
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	7h 50m	Fuel stop	$28,900$24,400 – $33,300	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	5h 53m	Non-stop	$26,100$22,400 – $29,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	5h 47m	Non-stop	$32,800$26,700 – $38,900	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	5h 40m	Non-stop	$49,000$40,300 – $57,700	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	5h 28m	Non-stop	$45,900$38,600 – $53,200	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	5h 07m	Non-stop	$68,700$58,500 – $78,900	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	10h 38m	Fuel stop	$20,700$18,600 – $22,800	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham non-stop

60 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 3,853 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Light

SyberJet SJ30

SyberJet Aircraft

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 39m
Range: 5,065km

about $35,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Gulfstream G100

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 7
Time: 5h 37m
Range: 5,467km

about $42,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 5h 04m
Range: 6,300km

about $53,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 37m
Range: 6,075km

about $57,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 5h 32m
Range: 12,040km

about $78,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham in local time

Take off from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at about 17:45 local time, after 4h 45m in the air. Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.

Empty legs near this route

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San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $19,400; August is the dearest at about $22,500.

$22kDec: about $22,300
$20kJan: about $20,000
$19kFeb: about $19,400
$21kMar: about $20,500
$21kApr: about $20,600
$21kMay: about $20,600
$22kJun: about $22,400
$23kJul: about $22,500
$23kAug: about $22,500
$21kSept: about $20,500
$21kOct: about $20,600

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at San Francisco and Raleigh/Durham

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

1,504private jets at San Francisco International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Francisco

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km away2,090 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,166 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away457 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away394 jets

Arrival

581private jets at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Raleigh/Durham

Raleigh Executive Jetport43 km away17 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $27,900
Empty legs, past year: 16029 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$7,430

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

8h 56m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

8h 26m door to door

You save 0h each, 0h for the group. The jet costs $5,630 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham cost?

$20,700 – $78,900

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $39,400 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at San Francisco International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States ArrivalRaleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)Raleigh/Durham, United States

Fastest flight time: 4h 45mUp to 19 passengers

San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 3,853 km flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) range from about $20,700 in the turboprops category to around $78,900 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 4h 45m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 3,853 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham?

Right now our empty-leg board has 33 flights leaving the San Francisco area and 2 arriving in the Raleigh/Durham area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham?

About $39,400 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $19,400 and August about $22,500. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near San Francisco?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,090, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

Which airport do private jets use most near Raleigh/Durham?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): 581, so RDU is the main private-jet airport for Raleigh/Durham. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Raleigh/Durham.

Fly private from San Francisco

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Aircraft for San Francisco to Raleigh/Durham

These jets can fly the 3,853 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Hawker 850XP4,630 km range SyberJet SJ305,065 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from San Francisco

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More private jet routes to Raleigh/Durham

Dulles (IAD) → Raleigh/Durham361 km Philadelphia (PHL) → Raleigh/Durham542 km Atlanta (ATL) → Raleigh/Durham572 km Richlands (OAJ) → Raleigh/Durham158 km Lynchburg (LYH) → Raleigh/Durham165 km Concord (USA) → Raleigh/Durham182 km New Bern (EWN) → Raleigh/Durham182 km Roanoke (ROA) → Raleigh/Durham193 km Wilmington (ILM) → Raleigh/Durham196 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in San Francisco and private jet charter in Raleigh/Durham.